http://www.opposingviews.com/tags/new-moms Opposing Views - new moms http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-you-let-your-child-cry-it-out It's late at night. You've barely slept in days and your baby is crying again. You want to run next door to quiet and comfort him, but you're worried he'll never learn to sleep alone if you always answer the cries. It's a dilemma every parents faces, and one of the toughest. What should a new parent do when a child won't sleep soundly? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Absolutely Not!" side: <ul> <li>Elizabeth Pantley</li> </ul> Experts on the "Effective Solution for Some" side: <ul> <li>Nicole Johnson</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:19 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-you-let-your-child-cry-it-out http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/how-should-you-discipline-your-child Disciplining your child is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Of course you want to correct negative behaviors in the most productive way possible, but sometimes the words “military school” can sound pretty tempting. How can you be sure the way you discipline your child will produce a happy and healthy adult? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Avoid Punishment" side: <ul> <li>Jane Nelsen</li> </ul> Experts on the "Never Smack a Child" side: <ul> <li>Dan Roberts</li> </ul> Experts on the "Use Positive Discipline " side: <ul> <li>Betty Bardige</li> </ul> Experts on the "Boundaries & High Expectations" side: <ul> <li>Suzanne Venker</li> </ul> Experts on the "Build Your Toolbox" side: <ul> <li>Nicki Heskin</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:19 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/how-should-you-discipline-your-child http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-autism-and-vaccines-linked Over the last decade, autism has gone from a rare and misunderstood condition to a disorder that may affect as many as 1.5 million Americans. Without a clear explanation in sight, parents and doctors have worked tirelessly to pinpoint the cause of autism, but the answer remains elusive. Are vaccines the missing link? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>National Autism Association </li> <li>SafeMinds</li> <li>Dr. Karima Hirani </li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Montreal Children's Hospital at MUHC</li> <li>Kevin Leitch</li> <li>Dr. Bryna Siegel</li> <li>Dr. Jennifer Shu</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:47:05 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/are-autism-and-vaccines-linked http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated Hepatitis, Diphtheria, Rubella...Each year millions of children are vaccinated in order to prevent potentially fatal illnesses like these. But should schools be able to mandate vaccines? Some parents see them as vital lifesavers, but others fear serious or perhaps even debilitating risks. How much authority should schools have in determining your child’s health? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>ThinkTwice Global Vaccine Institute</li> </ul> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:46:41 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-schools-require-that-children-be-vaccinated http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-spanking-an-acceptable-form-of-discipline You have probably heard the expression, "Spare the rod, spoil the child." Do you agree with it? Perhaps you were spanked as a kid. Was it appropriate? Some people see spanking as an outdated method of punishment or even child abuse, while others view a swat on the bottom as a parent's prerogative. Where do we draw the line when it comes to disciplining our children? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Yes" side: <ul> <li>Anonymous Expert</li> </ul> Experts on the "No" side: <ul> <li>Center for Effective Discipline</li> <li>Center for Nonviolent Education and Parenting</li> </ul> Sat, 03 Jan 2009 12:15:01 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/is-spanking-an-acceptable-form-of-discipline http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-women-breastfeed-in-public Breastfeeding is a natural biological function, but is there a time and a place for it? Nearly 75 percent of American mothers breastfeed their babies, but the issue of nursing in public remains controversial, as it raises the difficult question of how much exposure is too much. Babies get hungry even in public places, so what's a mother to do? <br/><br/> Experts on the "Mothers Need Our Support" side: <ul> <li>Elizabeth Pantley</li> </ul> Experts on the "Of Course" side: <ul> <li>Nicki Heskin</li> </ul> Experts on the "Breastfeeding Is a Right" side: <ul> <li>Lindsey Nelson</li> </ul> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:22:23 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-women-breastfeed-in-public